Clinical efficacy analysis of tip‑flexible suctioning ureteral access sheath combined with disposable flexible ureteroscope to treat 2-4 cm renal stones
Hua Chen,
Jiansheng Xiao,
Jiaqi Ge
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
This study aims to compare the clinical efficacy of tip-flexible suctioning ureteral access (TFS-UAS) combined with disposable flexible ureteroscope (DFU) to treat large renal calculi (2 ~ 4 cm) with the use of traditional ureteral access sheath (T-UAS).
Methods
A retrospective study was conducted to collect clinical data from 238 patients who underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) at Ganzhou People’s Hospital between January 2019 and October 2023. The observation group consisted of 125 patie… Show more
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